Edinburgh Napier Armed Forces Network

🏅 | The Public Engagement Lead for #EdNapier's Centre of Military Research, Education & Public Engagement (CMREPE), Claire Biggar, has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours List. She has been named among those being recognised by the King in 2025 for her services to education. A massive congratulations, Claire - we're very proud of you! ❤️ Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/Xb58M #MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

🔴 | In support of @poppyscotland and their campaign Light Up Red, our Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre has been illuminated red in the lead up to Remembrance Day. On campus today, join us and @ArmedForcesENU at our Remembrance Gatherings for a moment of reflection ➡️ orlo.uk/TugiA Find out more on Light Up Red ➡ orlo.uk/ywLUG #LightUpRed2024 | #ScottishPoppyAppeal

🎖️ | Leadership skills were to the fore last week (28 August) at a special @ArmedForcesENU event. More than 55 pupils from Firhill High School, @stcolumbasfife and @CCHSEdinburgh attended the Youth Leadership Day event. Learn more ➡️ orlo.uk/C7ZCg #MustBeNapier

🇬🇧**Calling for UK ex-Armed Forces personnel ‼️ Take part in a new Edinburgh Napier University #research project exploring #Military Veteran Student Experiences of Belonging in Higher Education in Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Universities. ** Scan the QR code ** Follow the MS Word link **

📽 | Organisers of Scotland’s first conference focused on the role of the armed forces in society have hailed it as a success, following its conclusion. Identity, Purpose and Belonging: The First Scottish International Conference on Armed Forces in Society gave hundreds of attendees the chance to learn more about the emerging research and thinking on support for service personnel, veterans, and their families. Read more ➡ orlo.uk/NAbXL #MustBeNapier | #ScotAFConf24

A really thought provoking day exploring Arts & Humanities in the Armed Forces @EdinburghNapier! Lots of artwork on display and some great presentations & panel discussions 🖼️

🎖 | Day one of Identity, Purpose and Belonging: The First Scottish International Conference on Armed Forces Research in Society has drawn to a close at our Craiglockhart campus. Hosted by our Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement, in partnership with the Scottish Armed Forces Evidence & Research Hub (SAFE&R), today's programme of speakers included Professor Sir Hew Strachan with the conference welcoming delegates from all corners of the world. #MustBeNapier | #ScotAFConf24

This evening @ArmedForcesENU Co-Leads attended the City Chambers for a reception held by @LordProvostEdin to honour ‘The First Scottish International Conference on Armed Forces in Society’ which is being held at @EdinburghNapier Abstracts/programme➡️: napier.ac.uk/-/media/tbs/cm…

We are proud to support #ArmedForcesDay2024 which serves as an important reminder of the role that armed forces play in national security and supporting international peacekeeping efforts 🌎 @EdinburghNapier staff and students came together to show support for the Armed Forces

This week we hosted a Remembrance Lunch for our former colleague Brigadier Dr John Thomson who sadly passed away Brigadier Dr Thomson had a distinguished academic and military career The event was well attended with many staff, students, friends and former colleagues joining us

As we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen on D-Day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the members of our @EdinburghNapier armed forces community, including veterans, current serving personnel, reservists, and their families

Thank you so much for your support! ☺️🙌 🇬🇧

𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 ‘𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙’👨‍👦‍👦 This exciting new pack from @ForcesChildScot includes a range of activities. @EdinburghNapier proud to support all staff and students with an armed forces connection. forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/month-of-…

You can read more about Gerri's win here ➡️ orlo.uk/OA2fX #MustBeNapier | #ExForcesAwards

🏆 | A massive congratulations to Dr Gerri Matthews-Smith, winner of the Advocate of the Year award at last night's Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards! Gerri is Director of the Centre for Military Research, Education and Public Engagement at #EdNapier. Congratulations again, Gerri - a fantastic achievement! #MustBeNapier | #ExForcesAwards

Professor Gerri Matthews-Smith from Edinburgh Napier University scoops the Advocate of the Year award. Congratulations Gerri! #exforcesawards

😌The high expectations of national holidays can be daunting but the things people remember, good or bad, are the interactions with each other.   🎅Have a wonderful Christmas, and a very happy new year.   🤶🏻From everyone at the ENU Armed Forces Network (3/3)

🎁We know that money is tight, and that the world is in a scary place, so we encourage our students, colleagues and supporters to be kind to themselves and spend time with friends (old & new), family (genetic or chosen) and do what brings you peace (2/3)

🎄The Armed Forces Network would like to wish all students, colleagues and supporters a very Merry Christmas, and we send our best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2024. (1/3)

Our staff and students came together at gatherings all 3 @EdinburghNapier campuses yesterday to honour and reflect on the service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces and remember those affected by war We will remember them #LestWeForget | #BehindThemAlways | @poppyscotland